Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -5.0% as of June 2026. Working capital of CA$-2.36 Billion (current assets of CA$3.45 Billion minus current liabilities of CA$5.81 Billion) is measured against net assets of CA$47.61 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd Working Capital to Net Assets (1997–2025)
This chart shows how Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 29 annual periods from 1997 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at -5.0%, reflecting working capital of CA$-2.36 Billion against net assets of CA$47.61 Billion CAD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see CP asset base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (1997–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd from 1997 to 2025, covering 29 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check CP financial resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (CAD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -6.5% | CA$-3.05 Billion | CA$46.83 Billion | CA$2.94 Billion | CA$5.99 Billion | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2024 | -4.7% | CA$-2.28 Billion | CA$48.89 Billion | CA$3.38 Billion | CA$5.66 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2023 | -6.4% | CA$-2.71 Billion | CA$42.41 Billion | CA$3.00 Billion | CA$5.71 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2022 | -3.4% | CA$-1.32 Billion | CA$38.89 Billion | CA$1.89 Billion | CA$3.21 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2021 | -5.3% | CA$-1.81 Billion | CA$33.83 Billion | CA$1.35 Billion | CA$3.16 Billion | ▲ +12.9 pp |
| 2020 | -18.2% | CA$-1.33 Billion | CA$7.32 Billion | CA$1.32 Billion | CA$2.65 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2019 | -15.3% | CA$-1.08 Billion | CA$7.07 Billion | CA$1.21 Billion | CA$2.29 Billion | ▼ -2.7 pp |
| 2018 | -12.6% | CA$-838.00 Million | CA$6.64 Billion | CA$1.12 Billion | CA$1.96 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2017 | -11.0% | CA$-710.00 Million | CA$6.44 Billion | CA$1.27 Billion | CA$1.98 Billion | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 2016 | -7.3% | CA$-338.00 Million | CA$4.63 Billion | CA$1.01 Billion | CA$1.35 Billion | ▼ -9.2 pp |
| 2015 | 1.9% | CA$90.00 Million | CA$4.80 Billion | CA$1.54 Billion | CA$1.45 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2014 | -2.4% | CA$-134.00 Million | CA$5.61 Billion | CA$1.28 Billion | CA$1.41 Billion | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2013 | 9.2% | CA$651.00 Million | CA$7.10 Billion | CA$2.03 Billion | CA$1.38 Billion | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2012 | 1.9% | CA$99.00 Million | CA$5.10 Billion | CA$1.33 Billion | CA$1.23 Billion | ▲ +9.6 pp |
| 2011 | -7.6% | CA$-354.00 Million | CA$4.65 Billion | CA$856.00 Million | CA$1.21 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2010 | -1.8% | CA$-85.70 Million | CA$4.82 Billion | CA$1.20 Billion | CA$1.29 Billion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2009 | 0.8% | CA$35.50 Million | CA$4.66 Billion | CA$1.64 Billion | CA$1.61 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2008 | -3.1% | CA$-186.30 Million | CA$5.99 Billion | CA$1.12 Billion | CA$1.31 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2007 | -3.2% | CA$-177.10 Million | CA$5.46 Billion | CA$1.17 Billion | CA$1.34 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2006 | -4.8% | CA$-234.10 Million | CA$4.86 Billion | CA$1.00 Billion | CA$1.24 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2005 | -5.1% | CA$-222.80 Million | CA$4.38 Billion | CA$893.90 Million | CA$1.12 Billion | ▲ +2.4 pp |
| 2004 | -7.4% | CA$-296.20 Million | CA$3.98 Billion | CA$992.00 Million | CA$1.29 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2003 | -6.3% | CA$-230.40 Million | CA$3.68 Billion | CA$724.20 Million | CA$954.60 Million | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2002 | -17.4% | CA$-588.50 Million | CA$3.39 Billion | CA$909.30 Million | CA$1.50 Billion | ▼ -18.2 pp |
| 2001 | 0.8% | CA$24.90 Million | CA$3.14 Billion | CA$1.22 Billion | CA$1.19 Billion | ▲ +10.8 pp |
| 2000 | -10.0% | CA$-355.30 Million | CA$3.56 Billion | CA$829.40 Million | CA$1.18 Billion | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 1999 | -14.9% | CA$-468.00 Million | CA$3.14 Billion | CA$793.40 Million | CA$1.26 Billion | ▲ +8.6 pp |
| 1998 | -23.5% | CA$-759.00 Million | CA$3.23 Billion | CA$753.20 Million | CA$1.51 Billion | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 1997 | -9.8% | CA$-277.50 Million | CA$2.84 Billion | CA$1.22 Billion | CA$1.50 Billion | — |